Misfits Boxing returned to the spotlight with an action-packed fight card from the Copper Bank Arena in London, England, delivering an unforgettable night of celebrity boxing, high-stakes championship action, and bizarre rule-setting twists. The event showcased a unique blend of mainstream personalities, professional MMA crossover figures, and seasoned crossover boxing talents, all colliding inside the rapidly growing Misfits squared circle.
At the top of the bill, reality television star Joey Essex and internet personality Dapper Laughs squared off in a highly anticipated welterweight main event. Both men entered the ring under intense media scrutiny, carrying the weight of massive social followings and months of trash talk. When the final bell sounded after four rounds of hard-fought action, the judges could not separate the two combatants. The bout was ultimately ruled a split draw, reflecting the competitive nature of a fight where neither man was able to establish definitive dominance. The ringside judges turned in conflicting scores of 39-37 for Essex, 40-36 for Dapper Laughs, and a 38-38 even scorecard, leaving the door wide open for a potential future rematch between the British personalities.
The co-main event provided an equally dramatic conclusion in the light heavyweight division, pitting musical artist and media personality Swarmz against Ambush Buzzworl. Known for their athletic builds and explosive entrances, both fighters came out throwing heavy leather in an attempt to secure a statement victory. Much like the main event, the judges were split on who did enough to win the bout over the course of four rounds. The official scores yielded another split draw, with one judge scoring it 40-36 for Ambush, another turning in a 39-37 scorecard for Swarmz, and the third judge scoring it even at 38-38. The outcome left both fighters and their respective camps eager to settle the score inside the Misfits ring once and for all.
Beyond the headlining draws, the undercard featured a unique mix of combat sports crossovers, brutal stoppages, and chaotic multi-man matchups that have become a hallmark of the Misfits Boxing brand.
In a fascinating cross-sport appearance, Plinio Cruz—renowned as the head coach of former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira—made his official Misfits Boxing debut. Stepping out of the corner and into the spotlight himself, Cruz faced off against Gary Olive in a light heavyweight clash. Cruz put his years of elite-level MMA and striking camps to work, systematically breaking down his opponent before closing the show in devastating fashion. Cruz secured a technical knockout victory in the second round, officially clocking the stoppage at the 58-second mark to announce his arrival on the crossover boxing scene.
The card also featured unique structural variations, including a chaotic Misfits Survivor Tag Contest that pitted Joey Knight, Andy Howson, Charles Bennet, and Lil Cracra against one another in an every-man-for-himself showdown. The elimination-style format produced frantic pacing and unexpected shifts in momentum. As the dust settled in the third round, Lil Cracra managed to outlast and overcome the opposition, securing a stoppage victory at 2:32 of the frame after eliminating Andrew Howson and subsequently Joey Knight to claim the survivor bragging rights.
In another notable tournament-style style attraction, a traditional tag team boxing match featured the pairing of Nitboy and Kane West locking horns with the duo of Little T and Cracky Tokky. After four rounds of coordinated chaos, quick tags, and tactical switching, Nitboy and Kane West walked away with a clean unanimous decision victory, earning identical scorecards of 39-36 twice alongside a wider 40-35 card from the judges.
The event also played host to high-stakes championship action, as Carla Jade stepped back into the Misfits ring to defend her lightweight title against challenger Erika Night. Jade, who transitioned into combat sports with significant attention from her background as a former ring card girl, looked to cement her championship legacy and reclaim her competitive momentum. The championship bout went the distance, with both fighters displaying immense heart and tactical discipline over the scheduled rounds. In the end, Jade’s output and ring generalship earned her a hard-fought unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the bout 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in her favor to successfully defend her crown.
Other preliminary action included a closely contested battle where Big Stacks defeated James Collins via split decision, with judges turning in scores of 39-36, 37-38, and 38-37. Meanwhile, Jordan McCann delivered one of the strangest stoppages of the evening, defeating Mo Dean via technical knockout in the second round at just 37 seconds. The unusual stoppage came about after Dean refused to wear his mouthpiece, forcing the referee to wave off the contest and award McCann the victory.
Fans across the globe were able to tune in to the action live on DAZN, with the broadcast kicking off for audiences in the United States at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT, and 6:30 p.m. BST for viewers watching from the United Kingdom.
